A dog that climbs trees is threatening to steal the limelight from thehundreds of botanical species on show at the annual illuminated trailat Spetchley Park Gardens, Worcester.

Holly, a short-haired collie owned by Kate Portman, the headgardener, climbs trees like a cat. â€œWhen the illuminated trail is onshe goes crazy,â€ said Ms Portman. â€œShe simply runs and acceleratesstraight at and up the trunk. She sits in the branches for a fewseconds, admiring the view, then jumps down.â€